About US

Old Shawnee Days was established in 1968 as a free festival to build community spirit by bringing the residents of Shawnee together to celebrate the beginning of summer each year. Originally established by the Shawnee Historical Society, the effort was taken over in 1997 by a new 501c3, the Old Shawnee Days Society. Today, the Old Shawnee Days Society organizes and operates Old Shawnee Days and all of the events surrounding it each year, booking musical acts, reviewing vendor applications, organizing thousands of volunteer hours and soliciting individual community donations and financial sponsorships from local businesses.

The Festival still operates with Free Admission for everyone and has grown to an event enjoyed by the entire Kansas City metro area.

Vendor fees and donations supporting the festival also go to create the Becky Nicks’ Junior Pioneer Scholarship, awarded to two Shawnee students each year.

Want to get in touch with the Old Shawnee Days Society board and help us create and host the kickoff to summer in Shawnee?

Contact Us Here:

Old Shawnee Days Society Chairperson
Tony Adams (913) 207-5265

Old Shawnee Days Society Vice-Chairperson
Mickey Sandifer (913) 205-7788

Volunteers
Lori Barngrover (913)522-7356

Entertainment
Mitch Compton (913) 904-4331

Special Events
Tammie Calkins(913) 207-4143

Vendor Booths
Jan Huston (913) 268-5798

Scholarship Contest
Marita Burrow (913) 484-4716

Parade Entries
Brett Trimble (913) 568-5827
Marita Burrow (913) 484-4716